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Turkey meat vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey meat and lamb shoulder

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 64% more.
  • Turkey meat has 5 times more vitamin B6 than lamb shoulder. Turkey meat has 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder has 0.12mg.
  • Lamb shoulder is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +86.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +413.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +173.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Lamb shoulder
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Lamb shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 2.55µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.12mg 38%
Saturated fat 2.155g 8.74g 30%
Fats 7.39g 20.24g 20%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.66mg 18%
Zinc 2.48mg 4.48mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 8.3g 14%
Protein 28.55g 22.53g 12%
Iron 1.09mg 2.03mg 12%
Selenium 29.8µg 25.4µg 8%
Cholesterol 109mg 92mg 6%
Phosphorus 223mg 183mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.71mg 5%
Calories 189kcal 279kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.09mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.61g 3%
Folate 9µg 20µg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Sodium 103mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.25mg 2%
Copper 0.093mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 239mg 259mg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0g N/A
Calcium 14mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.14mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.021mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Lamb shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Turkey meat
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.585g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.